Hey, I’m Steve Schnarr!
Race Director
01About
Steve Schnarr lives in Columbia, MO. His love for the river developed from years of exploring its waters by canoe. He was drawn to Missouri River Relief as a volunteer at local clean-ups, later serving as an event coordinator, MegaScout coordinator, MRR board member, Program Manager and Executive Director. As Race Director he plans and executes the longest non-stop paddling race in the world.
02Experience
Missouri River Relief • Columbia, Missouri, USA • 2005 — Present
Race Director
Plans and executes the MR340, described by the organization as the world’s longest nonstop paddling race.
Executive Director
Previously served as Executive Director of Missouri River Relief.
Program Manager
Managed organizational programs and activities.
Event Coordinator
Coordinated river-related events and cleanup operations.
MegaScout Coordinator
Served as coordinator for the organization’s MegaScout activities.
Board Member
Served on the Missouri River Relief board.
Volunteer
Initially became involved through volunteering at local river cleanups.
MR340 • Missouri, USA • 2008 — Present
Race Director
Plans and executes the MR340, described by the organization as the world’s longest nonstop paddling race.
Executive Director
Previously served as Executive Director of Missouri River Relief.
Program Manager
Managed organizational programs and activities.
03Education
Drake University, 1995
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in English
04Awards
2023
50 Missourians You Should Know – Ingram’s Magazine
2018
Kay & Leo Drey Environmental Stewardship Award
2018
Certificate of Appreciation – Village of Hartsburg
2020
Progress in Sustainability Award – Columbia Missourian
05Featured Projects
Missouri American MR340
The Missouri American Water MR340, commonly called the MR340, is a 340-mile nonstop paddling endurance race down the Missouri River from Kaw Point in Kansas City, Kansas, to St. Charles, Missouri. Founded in 2006, it has grown into one of the world’s longest and best-known nonstop river races. Gallery Fullscreen Image What makes the race …Big Muddy Speaker Series
The Big Muddy Speaker Series is a free, recurring public-education program devoted to the Missouri River, with presentations spanning ecology, science, history, culture, conservation, commerce, and river use. Presented by Missouri River Relief with regional partners, it connects subject-matter experts with communities along the river. Big Muddy Speaker Series From grassroots gatherings to a statewide …
06Skills & Tools
- Race and event management
- Project planning and execution
- Event coordination
- Nonprofit organizational management
- Program management
- Volunteer coordination
- Environmental stewardship
- Community engagement
- River recreation and paddling
- Operational planning and logistics
- Stakeholder and community relations